The
first step of any project is obtaining Development approval. Approval is obtained when a
Development Officer reviews the submitted site plan and building drawings and determines that they meet the minimum requirements outlined in
Land Use Bylaw 5700.

Detached garages and sheds are considered Accessory Buildings and have specific requirements which are outlined in
Land Use Bylaw 5700.
All accessory buildings must:

o Be located in side and rear yards only,o Be located no closer than 0.60m (2’-0”) to any side and rear property line,
o Be no closer than 1.2m (4’-0”) to the principal building located on the parcel,o Be no taller than 4.5m (14’-9”) in height,
o Cover no more than 14% of the parcel.

Gas Permit: will only be issued to a licensed contractor. A
Rough-in and
Final inspection are required (if garage is heated).

Design Considerations

Foundation

Accessory buildings up to 55m² (592ft²) may be supported by a mud sill or floating slab on grade.

Structures over 55m² (592ft²) and up to a maximum length of 9.14m x 9.14m (30' x 30') are permitted to use the City of Lethbridge approved design for thickened slab on grade or an acceptable independently engineered foundation.

Accessory buildings with dimensions greater than 9.14m x 9.14m (30' x 30') are required to have full strip footings or an independently engineered foundation.

12" max. curb walls are permitted on a 4" floating slab on grade

18" max. curb walls may be used for a thickened slab on grade.

Permit Application

Completed application form

Homeowner Electrical and Declaration forms (applicable if Homeowner is not having the work completed by others)